Travel Information From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Austria

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Austria.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Austria is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : German

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hallo
Good morning = Guten Morgen
Good afternoon = Guten Tag
Goodbye = Auf Wiedersehen
Nice to meet you = Schön dich kennenzulernen

Conversational

How are you? = Wie geht es dir?
I am good thank you = mir geht es gut, danke
What’s your name? = Wie heißen Sie?
My name is … = Ich heiße …
Do you speak English? = Sprechen Sie Englisch?
I don’t speak … = Ich spreche nicht …
How do you say… in … = Wie sagst du in …
I don’t understand = Ich verstehe nicht

Basics

Yes = Ja
No = Nein
Please = Bitte
Thank you = Vielen Dank
You’re welcome = Gern geschehen
Excuse me = Verzeihung
Wait = Warte ab
Hurry up = Beeil dich
Go away = Geh weg
Let’s go to = Gehen wir zu
I want to go to … = Ich möchte nach …
A little bit = Ein kleines Bisschen
A lot = Viel

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = Haben Sie? …
Not too spicy = Nicht zu scharf
It was delicious = Es hat sehr gut geschmeckt
The bill, please = Die Rechnung bitte
How much? = Wie viel?
Very expensive = Sehr teuer
Can you reduce the price? = Können Sie den Preis reduzieren?
Please can I have a beer? = Kann ich bitte ein Bier haben?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Right = Recht
Left = Links
Straight = Gerade
Stop here = Stoppe hier

Places

Downtown = Unten in der Stadt
Street = Straße
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museum
Mall = Einkaufszentrum
Market = Markt
Hospital = Krankenhaus
Doctor = der Doktor
Police = Polizei
Post office = Post
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Wie spät ist es?
Today = Heute
Tomorrow = Morgen
The day after tomorrow = Übermorgen
Yesterday = Gestern
When? = Wann?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Wo ist die Toilette?
Help me, please = Hilf mir bitte
Call an ambulance = Rufen Sie einen Krankenwagen
I don’t feel goo = Ich fühle mich nicht gut

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Possessing or trafficking drugs will be dealt with severely. If convicted a lengthy prison sentence is usual. Under Austrian law, you're required to have your passport readily accessible at all times. If you Don't carry your passport with you, your passport must be in the same district as you, and you must be able to access it within a reasonable time. As of 1 October 2017, it’s illegal in Austria to wear in a public place any clothing or object which conceals the face and makes facial features unrecognisable. Failure to comply with this law is punishable by an on-the-spot fine of up to €150. You could also be required to attend a police station if you refuse to uncover your face once asked, or if your identity is impossible to determine. The law applies to both residents and visitors. This does not apply to medical or fabric face masks, which are compulsory in some situations due to coronavirus. If you use an individual paper ticket on a bus, tram or train, make sure you validate it in the machine on the vehicle or in the station. If you Don't validate your ticket, you may have to pay a high, on-the-spot fine. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons.

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Vienna

Vienna is known as the "City of Music" due to its musical legacy, as many famous classical musicians such as Beethoven and Mozart called Vienna home. Vienna is also said to be the "City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psychoanalyst, Sigmund Freud.

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Robbery

Any area that attracts a high number of visitors attracts local pickpockets whose quick sleight of hand and distraction techniques could see a traveler robbed of their wallet or passport.

So, before you even leave the hostel/hotel, leave valuables (including your passport) and large amounts of cash in the safe or ask reception how it can be secured. Austria's major cities are modern, highly law-abiding and safe - it would be unlikely a hotel reception would steal the valuables you ask them to keep.

Accommodation scams

There are a few simple precautions you can take before booking and paying for accommodation in Austria online:

Poor spelling and grammar within the content on the website and in emails is a dead giveaway it's not legitimate.
If there a telephone number on the website or email, call it. The number may be made up, or the call is answered. If so, grill them with questions about the accommodation they are advertising.
Do not use a method of payment that is not traceable. Make sure that the web address starts with https:// and the padlock appears on your browser.
Google the accommodation site and see if there are any negative reviews or feedback from other travelers about the site being fraudulent.
Call the hotel/hostel that the site is advertising and check if they have heard of it, or know their accommodation is being mentioned on it.
Buyer beware if it's unbelievably cheap and too good to be true, then it probably is.

Pickpockets

In areas like this be wary of "bumping". It's a ploy used by pickpockets to divert attention and get close enough to swipe your wallet. The general advice is if you are bumped or pushed in a crowd, turn around immediately and see who the culprit is. And, in a crowd, always keep a tight hold of your bag, preferably in front of your body, or your wallet if it's in a pocket. Bum bags should be avoided.

And be wary of people claiming to be "plain-clothes police", particularly in the city center area of Innere Stadt. Demand to see their police badge or other identification to verify that they are cops, and don't give them anything (e.g. your passport or wallet) until they prove who they are.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Austria is Catholicism
• Do not assume Austrians and Germans are the same. There are distinct differences in culture, customs and values between the two countries. Some Austrians may have a sense of resentment towards Germans. As such, - Don't refer to an Austrian as a German, and - Try not to make comparisons between the two countries.
• Avoid arriving late or cancelling an arrangement last minute. Punctuality is highly valued by Austrians. If you anticipate delays, give your Austrian counterpart warning and an apology for your delay.
• Try not to cloud what you mean out of modesty or shyness. Austrians prefer straightforward and direct communication and questions. Being clear and honest is highly valued.
• Do not make stereotypes or assumptions about Austrians based on the ‘Sound of Music’ musical and movie.
• Approach conversations about migration carefully. Austria is a transit country for asylum seekers travelling from the coast of Italy to Germany, meaning it is common for people to see such transit refugees loitering at stations. Many Austrians are very understanding of the situation, while others view the situation in a negative light. Similar attitudes can be found towards the Roma people.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Austria?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Austria. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Austria

Healthcare of Austria is ranked 10th in the world. Fortunately for expats relocating to Austria, the country's healthcare is excellent, affordable, and accessible.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.